VisiVite Premier Ocular Formula No. 2 (AREDS2)
120 capsules

VisiVite Premier Ocular Formula No. 2 is our most advanced formula for Macular Health, and the only All-Natural AREDS2 Formula available.

VisiVite was the first vitamin manufacturer to offer this unique supplement based upon various aspects of the ongoing National Eye Institute's Age Related Eye Disease Study 2, and it is the only all-natural AREDS2 formula available.

Since the publication of the AREDS research in 2001, more recent studies, including the Lutein Antioxidant Supplement Trial, have demonstrated vision improvement. And much exciting work involving both Lutein and Zeaxanthin, molecules known as carotenoids, have shown not only vision improvement but also a healthier macular appearance with improvement in pigmentation and color.

One important issue not addressed in AREDS is that there appears to be an inflammatory component to Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Other studies suggest that Omega-3 fatty acids derived from deep sea fish may be helpful in further counteracting this eye disease and preventing blindness.

For these reasons, the National Eye Institute, in late 2006 announced the recruitment of patients into a multi-year randomized Age Related Eye Disease 2 Study:

"The Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) is a multi-center, randomized trial designed to assess the effects of oral supplementation of macular xanthophylls (lutein and zeaxanthin) and/or long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (docosahexaenoic acid) [DHA] and eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] ) on the progression to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). An additional goal of the study is to assess whether forms of the AREDS nutritional supplement with reduced zinc and/or no beta-carotene works as well as the original supplement in reducing the risk of progression to advanced AMD."

VisiVite Premier Ocular Formula Number 2 is based upon our prediction of what will be the most successful components and modifications of the Age Related Eye Disease Study 2.

We recommend VisiVite Premier Ocular Formula Number 2 for the following patients with macular degeneration:

- Progressive macular degeneration with vision loss in one or both eyes

- Presence in the retina of large drusen, pigmentation or geographic atrophy

VisiVite Premier Ocular Formula Number 2 is safe for both smokers and non-smokers (does not contain beta-carotene).